Two Beetles

Haiku

a Ladybug

also a June bug with spots?

Right - two bugs, not one

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Poem

June 7 is June Bug Day.

Turn on your porch light

and they will stay,

pounding the screen

until you scream

and want to

stay inside -

but no need to hide.

Harmless to humans

loving your lumens,

scientists don’t know the reason.

Now, Ladybugs – (some countries call them ladybirds)

might be found in hoardes

eating aphids galore

while your roses, they care for

smaller and usually prettier,

they hang around all aglitter.

I remember our porch light attracting a large beetle hitting the door screen. They don't harm humans but their larvae can cause lawn damage. It's creepy hearing them continually hitting the screen under a light.

Ladybugs are beloved beetles and eat the invasive bugs like aphids (which damage roses). They come in various shades - some red, some orange and some more yellow, all with black dots. Beware when spraying what you think are bad larvae - it might be theirs.

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this is for Mikeydred's unofficial June challenge -